Precut fabric is cut into a specific size instead of rolled on a bolt. Fabric manufacturers and/or fabric shops can cut and package this type of color coordinated fabric and offer it in groups or collections with sizes like “fat quarters.” The names for precut fabrics can include “Jelly Rolls,” “Bali Pops,” “Charm Packs” and “Layer Cakes.” So why are precut fabrics popular?
Curated for You
If you like to sew or quilt, precuts are helpful because they’re curated for you– you don’t have to figure out “what goes together,” since the maker already did that for you. They’re a good way to get a piece of each fabric in a collection, and it’s nice that the fabric is already cut and ready for sewing. Meanwhile, you can find a lot of books, advice blogs and patterns available that go with precuts. They’re popular! Isn’t it great that fabric manufacturers put together these fabrics showcasing several fabrics from a collection? This simplifies the fabric purchasing process for you, ultimately making it easier for you to sew. You get the benefit of coordinated prints with different patterns and colors built around a theme– nice!
Time Saver
If you don’t want to spend a ton of time cutting fabric then precuts are what you want. You can buy a bunch and store them and they don’t take up too much room in your home. They’ll fit nicely in a tote bag or a drawer. Furthermore, you don’t have to worry about scraps to store since very little fabric is wasted when using precuts.
Longevity
Have precuts been around forever? Well, these ready-to-sew pieces were actually first introduced on the market back in 2006 when Moda Fabrics released “Jelly Rolls.” These were bundles of 42 fabrics that were mass-produced. Before that, some individuals and designers had been creating and using strips, but it was Moda Fabrics that turned the idea into a mass-produced phenomenon in the quilting world.
Easier to Complete Projects
Precuts help quilters get backing and border fabrics to complete their projects. Manufacturers usually die-cut their fabric when it’s printed and there are cutting companies that have literally grown up around the precut industry. Different companies offer precuts– for instance, Robert Kaufman Fabrics has “Roll Ups,” FreeSpirit has “Design Rolls” and RJR Fabrics has “Pixie Strips.” There are many sizes and shapes of precuts available these days, from hexagons to 10” squares and more.
When you want a variety of designs bundled together whereas the prints do go together– with a cohesive and controlled look– precuts are a way to save time and money finding compatible fabrics organized in such a way that you have more time to sew and less need to worry about what to choose to use.
No Need to Cut
Most people do not like cutting, so it’s good to know precuts exist. Rather than waste time and energy on cutting, which can be frustrating at times, it’s easier and more convenient to get started on a project instantly thanks to precuts. Also, you generally don’t have to wash precut quilting fabric before you use it.
Precut Fabrics for Sale
Looking for precut fabric? 118 Fabrics and More carries several options including 10 inch squares and “fat quarters.” There’s free shipping on orders of $35 or more in the USA. Call 570-477-3166 with any questions you might have.
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